Interview

The WatchTime Q&A: An Interview with Uwe Ahrendt from Nomos

This article was originally published in 2022. Since February 2022, “made in Glashütte” is a legally protected designation of origin that provides a significantly improved framework and is therefore a more effective protection for watches from the “cradle of German watchmaking.” WatchTime met with Uwe Ahrendt, managing director and general partner of the award-winning German...

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Mar 18, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

The WatchTime Q&A: Hamilton International’s CEO Vivian Stauffer

In 2022, the Hamilton Watch Company was able to celebrate its 130th anniversary (as well as 90 years since the American brand was first featured in cinema). WatchTime met with Hamilton International’s CEO Vivian Stauffer to talk about the brand’s unique role in the movie industry. A pilot himself, Stauffer first joined the Swatch Group...

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Feb 17, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Talking Shop With Founder of Oak & Oscar Chase Fancher

In “Talking shop with…” we sit down with the movers and shakers of the watch industry. Some have a prominent role, while others work more outside of the spotlight. With this series, we want to give you an intimate insight into the industry in all its aspects. First up is Chase Fancher, founder of Oak...

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Jan 29, 2023 by Martin Green

Talking Shop with Greubel Forsey Executive Antonio Calce

Since Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey started the brand that bears their names in 2004, the brand has grown and evolved like a living entity in its own right. Greubel Forsey has become synonymous with being the ne plus ultra of the watch industry. To take the next step in the company’s development, the brand...

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Nov 30, 2022 by Martin Green

Talking Shop with Bertrand Savary, CEO Angelus and Arnold & Son

Managing not one but two watch brands at the same time is quite a challenge. To find out how one does this, I was happy to talk with Bertrand Savary, who heads both Angelus, as well as Arnold & Son, in this edition of “Talking Shop with….”, Where does your passion for watchmaking come from?...

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Aug 3, 2022 by Martin Green

Talking Shop With Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni

In “Talking shop with…” we sit down with the movers and shakers of the watch industry. Some have a prominent role, while others work more outside of the spotlight. With this series, we want to give you an intimate insight into the industry in all its aspects. Guido Terreni, former Head of Watches at Bulgari and now...

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Jul 10, 2022 by Martin Green

Talking Shop With Australian Artist Timothy John

The world of watches is far richer than just brands and clients. Its fabric is made of remarkable people who all express their passion for the topic in their own unique way. Recently I had the privilege of talking with Timothy John, a renowned artist from Australia whose exceptional work hangs on the walls of...

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Jun 18, 2022 by Martin Green